CARBATEC® - The Home of WoodworkingCarbatec® is Australia's largest retailer of tools and machinery for woodworking. Whether it's cabinetmaking, woodturning, pyrography, clamping, gluing and finishing, carving or framing that you're involved in, we provide a huge range of premier quality tools and friendly, helpful advice that will help ensure that your next woodworking project is not only successful, but more enjoyable as well.

Mar 30, 2015

Easter Weekend Promotions at Carbatec

Get into Carbatec this Easter Weekend for these special promotions!

IN-STORE LUCKY DIP COMPETITION

Visit a participating Carbatec store (Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne) and select a numbered Easter Egg in our Lucky Dip Competition.
If you choose one of 3 predetermined lucky numbers you could win:

March 28th Demonstration Schedule Out Now!

Keen to learn some new skills and techniques this weekend. Click here to view the in-store demonstrations on this Saturday including Power Carving, Scroll Saw Basics, Hand sharpening, Surfboard making, Handcut Joinery and more...

Mar 20, 2015

Carbatec gearing up for this year's industry shows!

Carbatec are gearing up for this year's industry show's and expos.
Stay tuned for full details about what you can see at the Carbatec Stand

Australian Dollar decline impacts on prices

Carbatec offers you the highest quality and largest range of woodworking products from around the world.

With the continual decline of the Australian Dollar, the price of sourcing and supplying these products has increased significantly. We always aim to provide the best value for money and have worked hard to absorb these changes since October last year, however we have had to review some of our prices.

New pricing will takes effect from 1st May 2015 throughout Carbatec (in-store and online) so get in during April to purchase your favourite products before the price increase.

Also look out for our April Specials Catalogue due out on the 1st April which features some great pack offers, product specials and clearance items. If you would like to receive a copy direct to your home or email inbox each month - subscribe here.

The March in-store demonstration schedule is now out with 14 different demonstrations to see across our stores.
For a full list of demonstrations, times, dates and locations, please see our events page.
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Mar 5, 2015

Carbatec's 'Women in Woodworking' Free Event

BRISBANE & MELBOURNE STORES - MARCH 7TH 2015

'Make it Happen' - is the theme of this years International Women's Day.

Carbatec are proud to be involved with International Women's Day by supporting, acknowledging and inspiring women in woodworking through a free in-store event.

This weekend at Carbatec we have a range of In-store Woodworking Demonstrations which are free to attend and a great opportunity to learn new skills and speak to experienced craftspeople in a relaxed environment.

Technical difficulties - now resolved

Dear Carbatec customers: Thank you for your patience this morning, we have now resolved the technical difficulty that temporarily affected web, phone and in-store orders this morning.

Jan 26, 2015

See Carbatec at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival - Hobart (Feb 6-9th)

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Carbatec this year is excited to be at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart from 6th - 9th February 2015. If you are coming down to the festival see us at Stand
35, 36 & 37 where we will have:

31st Jan In-store Demonstration Schedule - out now

This Saturday (31st Jan) in-store at Carbatec, we have a range of free demonstrations starting from 9am including:

Edge Jointing Veneers & Boards using Handtools

Sea Shell inspired Bowl & Box Carving

Rockler Sign Making

Tormek Sharpening Demonstrations

Guitar Making Techniques

For details of what demonstrations are on in your store, times and full details, visit our events page.

Jan 19, 2015

Customer Call Centre experiencing high call volumes

Carbatec would like to advise customers that our National Customer Call Centre, which handles your phone orders, online shopping support and general enquiries is currently experiencing higher than normal call volumes today. If you are having difficulties contacting us by phone and would prefer for us to contact you, please forward an email with the nature of your enquiry to orders@carbatec.com.au
Thank you for your patience.

Jan 15, 2015

Carbatec free in-store demo now held 2 Saturdays per month! Schedule out now.

Starting on the 17th January, Carbatec's free in-store demonstrations are now being held twice per month on a Saturday! We have a great line-up of demonstrators with various expertise to help you learn more about woodworking or to develop new skills.
Click here to see the 2015 Demonstrations Schedule and a full details about this Saturdays demonstrations at your local store.

Jan 1, 2015

January Price Shaving Specials - starts 1st Jan

Carbatec’s January Monthly Specials start on the 1st January with some great offers in participating stores, online & via phone orders. Click here to download a copy of the brochure which features over 150 products across 32 pages.

*Terms & Conditions: Only available at following participating stores: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney & Adelaide, online and via phone orders. While stocks last. Sorry no back orders.

Dec 24, 2014

CARBATEC BOXING DAY MADNESS

Clearances, Specials & 10% off Storewide!

Carbatec’s Boxing Day MadnessSales starts on the 26th December (Sydney 27th Dec) with massive discounts on in-store clearance items at participating stores plus additional specials on a range of brands including:

Up to 30% off selected Festool products*

Up to 50% off selected Bosch products*

10% off full priced products storewide*#

Runout Special on Tormek T-3 Sharpening System*

All Metalworking Machinery Set to Clear*

Massive discounts on selected Protool Products*

Big Savings on selected FEIN products*

Discounts on selected CMT Router Bits*

*Boxing Day Madness Terms & Conditions: Only available at following participating stores: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney & Adelaide, online and via phone orders. While stocks last - sorry no back orders. Clearance items may not be available in all stores or online. #10% discount is only available on full priced products (excludes items already discounted, purchase of Gift Card Vouchers and freight).

Dec 23, 2014

Merry Christmas from everyone at Carbatec!

From all of the team at Carbatec would like to wish you and your family a very Merry and safe Christmas and New Year.

Our stores will be open during the holiday period - click here to view our holiday and extended store ours.

Dec 5, 2014

December Demonstration Schedule - Out Now

The Carbatec December Demonstration Schedule is out now.

We have a fantastic range of demonstrations in-store including Dovetail Joinery with handtools, Electric & Bass Guitar Making Techniques, Surfboard Shaping, Maori Carving, Sharpening & Honing Techniques and demonstrations of the Tormek T4 Sharpening System. For full details including times, locations and information about the demonstrators, visit our events page.

Dec 4, 2014

Carbatec adds timber to its range of products...

Gareth Lazarides of Lazarides Timbers has retired and unfortunately this premier retailer of quality Australian and imported timbers has ceased to operate - we wish Gareth well on his long holiday.

However, as one door closes another opens, so Carbatec is pleased to announce that we have taken delivery of a large selection of quality timbers from Lazarides that we will soon be offering as part of the Carbatec range. These timbers are currently being sorted in preparation for retail sales - watch this space for more details coming soon. Subscribe to the Carbatec eNewsletter for updates.

Dec 2, 2014

Orders for Christmas Delivery

Christmas is now just over 3 weeks away.
For Christmas orders made via our online store or via phone, the cut-off time for placing your order is the 15th December 2014 at 7pm (Qld time). We will then aim for your order to be delivered to you in-time for Christmas. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 1800 658 111.

Dec 1, 2014

December/Christmas Specials out now!

This month we have 32 pages of great specials including handtools, chisels and Japanese saws, to machinery including tablesaws, bandsaws and lathes and workshop accessories including dust extraction, safety equipment and marking tools. Plus receive a free product guide with any order placed from 1st-24th December.

We also have our 12 Days of Christmas Super Specials - from 1st-12st December one Super Special will be released each day via social and digital media - so be sure to Like us and Follow us daily on Facebook or Twitter to find out the special or signup to our eNewsletters to receive it direct to you email inbox.

Nov 23, 2014

Carbatec Christmas Trading Hours 2014

Carbatec's Christmas Extended Trading Hours have now been released.

Visit our STORES page to see the extended shopping hours of your local store including extended Saturday Shopping Hours through to January 31st 2015.

Nov 13, 2014

Free Product Guides In-store to celebrate the G20

This Friday 14th November to celebrate the G20, all world leaders, Russian sailors and Carbatec customers who visit our Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney or Melbourne Stores can pick up a copy of the 2014 Product Guide for FREE (normally $5).
Simply visit the store and ask for your copy.
*Free Guides only available at the following participating stores: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide stores. Offer not valid for web or phone orders. Limit 1 per person. No backorders.

Nov 11, 2014

Brisbane Retail Store - Open G20 Public Holiday

Carbatec Brisbane will be open from 8.30am-4pm on the G20 Qld Public Holiday (Friday 14th November).
We also have two demonstrations taking place on the day from 9am-1pm. Visit our events page for details.

Please note also note that our National Customer Service Centre which is based in Brisbane will operate from 7am-7pm as normal.

Oct 27, 2014

Winner of the Melbourne Show $200 Carbatec Gift Voucher

Untitled DocumentA big congratulations to Charlie Vella of Melbourne who was the Winner of the Carbatec $200 Gift Card Draw from the Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show.
Entries were open to visitors to the Carbatec Stand at the Melbourne Show which ran from Friday 24th Oct - 26th Oct 2014.

Oct 23, 2014

Carbatec launches a New Logo and Brand Identity

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Carbatec are excited to announce the new look Carbatec Logo & Brand Identity which is being launch alongside our greatly anticipated October 2014 Product Guide!

Carbatec is proud of its heritage as a leading retailer of woodworking tools and machinery. We believe one of the most rewards experiences in life is creating something with your own hands, especially with something as beautiful and unique as timber.
As a company, we exist to provide people with the tools, knowledge and resources to do just that - in an authentic, engaging and innovative way.

We want to inspire people in the community learn new skills, foster partnerships, share their passion and get the most out of their woodworking.
We are starting the journey towards providing this and become The Home of Woodworking - where our customers needs and experience are paramount. Our new logo, brand look and feel signifies the beginning of this journey.

Over the coming months you will see our new logo and brand identity rolled out through communications you have with Carbatec - starting with the launch of our much anticipated October 2014 Product Guide.
We hope you like our new logo and branding and the new Carbatec vision it signifies.

Oct 21, 2014

Carba-Tec at the Melbourne Timber & Working with Wood Show

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Carba-Tec are excited to again be at the Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show
(Fri 24th Oct – Sun 26th Oct) with a massive 90sqm stand.